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  • Anne-Marie Trevelyan – 2022 Comments on the UK-Ukraine Infrastructure Summit

    Anne-Marie Trevelyan – 2022 Comments on the UK-Ukraine Infrastructure Summit

    The comments made by Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the Secretary of State for International Trade, on 11 July 2022.

    Ukrainian citizens are not only defending their country against Putin’s illegal war – they are trying to rebuild it.

    Restoring public services, unblocking disrupted supply chains and re-open life-saving evacuation routes all need urgent and concerted action. President Zelenskyy is right that these challenges must be shared by countries and businesses around the world.

    I was pleased to confirm the UK’s unflinching support to play our part in these efforts when I met Minister Kubrakov today.

    I heard how families have emerged from bomb shelters to find their properties turned to rubble. So I want to make sure that UK companies can help by providing temporary bridges and modular, prefabricated housing to help – the same type of emergency housing the UK needed after World War Two.

    Longer term, the UK will be providing expertise on the delivery of sustainable and resilient infrastructure through our brilliant UK-based businesses. And we’ll be continuing to work closely with Ukraine to offer them any help needed elsewhere, be it on energy, water, sanitation or public utilities.

    It’s particularly poignant to have held the inaugural taskforce meeting in Poland.

    Poland has been quite literally on the frontline of the efforts to support Ukraine against Putin. The government and its citizens have been extraordinarily generous in their support of Ukraine. It makes the UK even prouder than ever to call Poland a friend, and I’m pleased to have strengthened that friendship today.

  • Nadhim Zahawi – 2022 Comments on Publishing Tax Returns

    Nadhim Zahawi – 2022 Comments on Publishing Tax Returns

    The comments made by Nadhim Zahawi, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in the Telegraph newspaper on 10 July 2022.

    I just think the pledge we should all make is that if I am Prime Minister, I will publish my accounts annually; my tax records. I think that is a good thing to do. I’ve come out of a world of business and I think it’s right for people, obviously, to scrutinise and ask questions. We should all agree that we have a clean campaign. No dirty tricks.

  • Matthew Parris – 2022 Comments Backing Rishi Sunak for Conservative Leadership

    Matthew Parris – 2022 Comments Backing Rishi Sunak for Conservative Leadership

    The comments made by the former Conservative MP Matthew Parris in an article in the Times on 8 July 2022.

    We are heading into very rough water — government will not be liked but must try to be respected. Brains, experience, honesty, decisiveness, hard work, personal decency and the ability to reassure: these are what we need to see. Huge challenges need huge ability. Complex policymaking needs a superb presiding mind. Serious times need leadership that is utterly serious about itself and its duty. And a nation that has surfeited on froth, nonsense and deceit — what Sunak in his campaign video yesterday called “fairytales” — is hungry for honesty, ready to hear the truth. I see two figures who could take this upon their shoulders, but Michael Gove isn’t standing. I know Rishi Sunak and his family only slightly, but my impression is clear and strong. He’s a good man, and he could do the job.

  • Grant Shapps – 2022 Comments on Loyalty to Boris Johnson

    Grant Shapps – 2022 Comments on Loyalty to Boris Johnson

    The comments made by Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport, on 9 July 2022.

    I have not spent the last few turbulent years plotting or briefing against the prime minister. I have not been mobilising a leadership campaign behind his back. I tell you this: for all his flaws – and who is not flawed? – I like Boris Johnson. I have never, for a moment, doubted his love of this country.

  • Shailesh Vara – 2022 Comments on First Visit as Northern Ireland Secretary

    Shailesh Vara – 2022 Comments on First Visit as Northern Ireland Secretary

    The comments made by Shailesh Vara, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, on 8 July 2022.

    It was fantastic to visit the Prince’s Trust on my first visit to Northern Ireland as Secretary of State today and learn more about how the charity supports young people by developing their confidence and the skills needed to succeed through education, training and employment.

    As we build a fairer, more equal, and tolerant society in Northern Ireland, the Government remains committed to increasing respect, understanding and reconciliation between communities in Northern Ireland, and helping to build a better environment for future generations.

  • Dominic Cummings – 2022 Comments on Boris Johnson’s Departure

    Dominic Cummings – 2022 Comments on Boris Johnson’s Departure

    The comments made by Dominic Cummings on Twitter on 7 July 2022.

    I know that guy & I’m telling you -he doesn’t think it’s over, he’s thinking ‘there’s a war, weird shit happens in a war, play for time play for time, I can still get out of this, I got a mandate, members love me, get to September…’

    If MPs leave him in situ there’ll be CARNAGE

  • Liz Truss – 2022 Comments Backing Boris Johnson’s Resignation

    Liz Truss – 2022 Comments Backing Boris Johnson’s Resignation

    The comments made by Liz Truss, the Foreign Secretary, on 7 July 2022.

    The PM has made the right decision.

    The Government under Boris’s leadership had many achievements – delivering Brexit, vaccines and backing Ukraine.

    We need calmness and unity now and to keep governing while a new leader is found.

  • Robert Courts – 2022 Comments on Fair Pay for Seafarers

    Robert Courts – 2022 Comments on Fair Pay for Seafarers

    The comments made by Robert Courts, the Maritime Minister, on 6 July 2022.

    Britain’s rich maritime history and exciting future is thanks to the extraordinary men and women who work at sea.

    Fair pay for seafarers is a must and the new laws we’ve introduced in Parliament today send a clear signal to operators that the UK will not let seafarers be priced out of their jobs by rogue bosses.

  • James Heappey – 2022 Comments on Support for Lebanese Army

    James Heappey – 2022 Comments on Support for Lebanese Army

    The comments made by James Heappey, the Minister for the Armed Forces, on 6 July 2022.

    The UK and Lebanon are close friends and partners. I was proud to see first-hand the positive impact of the military cooperation between our two countries that has spanned more than a decade.

    In times of need, the UK stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Lebanon and our partners around the world to tackle shared challenges. In the current context, it is more important than ever that we continue to work together to combat threats to global peace and security.

    I have greatly enjoyed my first visit to this beautiful country and hope to return.

  • Stuart Andrew – 2022 Comments on Changing Street Names

    Stuart Andrew – 2022 Comments on Changing Street Names

    The comments made by Stuart Andrew, the Housing Minister, on 5 July 2022.

    Street names are often a proud part of a community’s identity and hold cherished memories for those that have lived there past and present.

    As part of our mission to level up across the country, we want communities to take back control so we are putting the power over street names changes into the hands of local people who would be most directly affected.

    Our new laws will stop councils pushing through street names changes that communities don’t want.